rats eating engine bay insulation foam pad

vpatel867 · 10-04-2016, 04:15 PM

I was visiting a friend and had to park my car outside for a week. Today I was getting a wash and found some chewing inside engine bay foam.

So far I found no wire damage or anything electrical. I am hoping I can get the piece replaced at a dealer.

M5Beast_NYC · 10-05-2016, 01:20 PM

My X5 had similar issue. they actually built a nest under the engine covers. I dont know how long its been like that on mine but I only noticed it when i personally changed the oil and removed the engine cover (which you dont really need to do when performing filling oil). Hope it doesnt happen again.

lsturbointeg · 10-05-2016, 02:14 PM

dude! so rats are just crawling around your car and climbing up inside and just eating it up like they're at Denny's

that would freak me out

snj1013 · 10-05-2016, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by lsturbointeg

dude! so rats are just crawling around your car and climbing up inside and just eating it up like they're at Denny's

that would freak me out

Takumi587 · 10-05-2016, 06:46 PM

My mechanic told me to put DIAL or Irish Spring soap bars where you park. Apparently it deters them away. Anyone else tried this?

I never really observed if it worked though...

xxpanipuri · 10-05-2016, 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by lsturbointeg

dude! so rats are just crawling around your car and climbing up inside and just eating it up like they're at Denny's

that would freak me out

wait they have rats and denny's.....

never noticed, however i've usually been pretty drunk when eating there so...lol

Bbb34 · 10-05-2016, 09:21 PM

That's just crazy.

On the bright side, at least they have a good taste.

vpatel867 · 10-06-2016, 07:00 PM

Love the comments

part ordered at the dealer firewall, upper $ 56.59

martin mustang · 10-07-2016, 06:58 AM

Porsche dealers have rat deterrents as accessories, a bigger problem with 911’s in London, cars normally left for the week in the same spot for the working week! 911 engine is at a perfect access level and nice and warm at the back of the car.

You lucky they didn't get to the cables, some crazy findings when trying to bullet proof my garage for my classic 635 CSI, so instead of covering my car I leave the hood open so they stand no chance if in to use it as a home.

lsturbointeg · 10-07-2016, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Takumi587

My mechanic told me to put DIAL or Irish Spring soap bars where you park. Apparently it deters them away. Anyone else tried this?

I never really observed if it worked though...

LOL! your mechanic is jerking your chain!

jg1000c · 04-09-2019, 06:16 PM

Same thing happened to me. I found a nest under the engine cover. What is the part number for the engine bay insulation foam pad?

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martin mustang Major 257 Rep 1,040 Posts Drives: 640d,X5 45e, 911c4s, 635csi Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Ireland iTrader: (0)	Porsche dealers have rat deterrents as accessories, a bigger problem with 911’s in London, cars normally left for the week in the same spot for the working week! 911 engine is at a perfect access level and nice and warm at the back of the car. You lucky they didn't get to the cables, some crazy findings when trying to bullet proof my garage for my classic 635 CSI, so instead of covering my car I leave the hood open so they stand no chance if in to use it as a home.
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jg1000c Registered 0 Rep 3 Posts Drives: 2012 535i Xdrive Join Date: May 2016 Location: Maryland iTrader: (0)	Same thing happened to me. I found a nest under the engine cover. What is the part number for the engine bay insulation foam pad?
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